The Wayback Machine

[mhguy77]

Intertesting that I find no mention of a flooded mine in the Dollywood history ( maybe I am missing it)
Why is it in the schedule?

[History Buff]

I remember when they tried this "Disney Bucks" idea.  My family never considered it, since we could just as easily use American dollars to make our purchases.

Does it say it had to be spent in '92?

[rubedugans]

The ride through the Flooded Mine -dark ride @ DW was demolished in Oct 1997, It was the same premise as SDC Flooded Mine, it wasdded to the park in 1977 as part of the Craftmen's Valley expansion (the same year SDC bought the park). The ride was closed and demolished in October of 1997 to make room for Daredevil Falls. A few of the animatronics and props were relocated into Blazing Fury (DW's version of Fire in the Hole).

[rubedugans]

Destination.....1950s Ozark family trip. No SDC is not showcased in the photos, but SOTH , Ike's Post Office and Fairy Cave are though!!!

[Junior]

Great shots, Rube! Really enjoyed the Fairy Cave building. Never have seen that one before.

[betamike]

Intertesting that I find no mention of a flooded mine in the Dollywood history ( maybe I am missing it)
Why is it in the schedule?

I remember riding Silver Dollar City's (Dollywood) Flooded Mine back in the 80's about the time SDC went to the shooting concept, which I personally didn't like even then.  Dollywood's had a few different things that made it stand out, in particular, an entire room, or set, that moved back and forth as if it were about to collapse.  Very cool stuff.  You can see it here on a portion of the large pull out map that I got as a souvenir at that time.  The full size is on my Flickr page.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/skinnytie/4485413099/in/set-72157601729928940/

[rubedugans]

Thanks for the map BetaMike. That helps explain fully the former location of the ride.

Since were already in the 50's I thought we'd stay a few more days....

[Junior]

I'm not positive on this...but I think that the cabin in this shot may be what was called "Shad's" cabin, and this may be the back end of the Grand Exposition area. I could be wrong, though. Love the picture, though. You'll see that "Old West" thing going here with the covered wagon.

[rubedugans]

I am unsure if it is the same cabin/ area... I know the nursing station/ Shad's cabin only utilizes the Fireplace/ rock work, it is a replica of one built feet from the spot that Lloyd and Molly made their home.

[rubedugans]

Gasoline cost $0.10, bread $0.08, and FDR was in office.
Destination is set for 1935....Lets go on a cave tour guys!

[Copper]

Was the DW Flooded Mine a float through or a train such as FITH & BF?  The boat that the family is sitting in looks different than SDC’s FM. 

Also the Fairy Cave building is still standing; it is just inside of the Talking Rocks building.  The tours still start on that porch.

[Zephon]

You could be right about the location of that cabin, Junior.  It kinda looks like Shad's old place, but the color was red later on.  Security had their offices there for a long time.  You all might remember that 76 hiway used to run right through where the Red Gold sits now.

[Junior]

Yeah, I remember when the timeclock and security office was at Shad's. I was surprised to see how they developed that area in the last 15 years!

[Andymeets1880s]

THIS thread was a jawdropper! I am sitting here at 12:28am just fixed on the screen and thoroughly enjoying this history trip! Great, great thread!

[rubedugans]

Glad you all are enjoying my collection....more to come! Stay tuned!